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Jason La Canfora, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins TE Manuel White (knee) tore his meniscus in practice Saturday, Sept. 9. He will undergo surgery on his knee and the extent of his absence will be determined after surgery.

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins FB Manuel White Jr. learned the H-back position last year, but is transitioning back to the fullback position, where he played in college. White will be competing for a backup job with FB Nehemiah Broughton.

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins FB Manuel White (leg), who missed all of 2005 with a broken fibula, is excited to return to the field. With his leg now at 100 percent, White will need to compete with FB Nehemiah Broughton, the team's seventh-round draft choice, to back up FB Mike Sellers. Also, he might need to play well on the special teams to get the roster spot he wants.

Redskins.com reports Washington Redskins rookie H-back Manuel White (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain during the team's preseason game Thursday, Sept. 1. X-rays were negative and his status will be updated at a later time.

Larry Michael, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with rookie FB Manuel White on an undisclosed contract. He was the team's fourth-round draft pick. The teams expects him to play H-back.

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins FB Manuel White, the club's 2005 fourth-round draft choice, will work primarily with the H-backs in camp, but also can help as a short-yardage runner and on special teams, according to head coach Joe Gibbs.